Cattleya tenuis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Cattleya tenuis is a lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cattleya is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast